Forestry Intern
PotlatchDeltic Corporation is seeking Forestry Interns for summer 2021 throughout the Idaho region (St. Maries, Deary, and Lewiston, ID). This Forestry internship is to gain practical, on-the-job experience by working under the guidance of an experienced professional. No two days are alike, and this broad professional exposure to working forest operations provides a solid foundation for future educational choices and career opportunities.
Duties
Harvest unit layout, logging inspections, planting inspections, logging appraisals, data entry, pre-commercial thinning analysis/layout, silviculture preparation, regeneration surveys, forest road layout.
Quality control on logging jobs with a written set of items to complete and document on each sale visit
Introduction to timber sale logging systems analysis and forest road construction
Introduction to timber sale appraisal process
Requirements
- Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program for Forestry, Forest Products, Science, Environmental Science, or related studies.
- Completion of one (1) year of college required. Must be enrolled in courses the fall following the internship.
- Basic proficiency in MS Word and Excel, Global Positioning System (GPS) applications/devices, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) preferred.
- Excellent multitasking, planning, communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to operate ATV
- Ability to read map and use a compass and GPS
PotlatchDeltic is an EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled Employer